The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft